TM 9-2320-280-10Change 12-134.1NOTE The electric winch is equipped with an electronic current limiterswitch to prevent winch overload. If winch stops repeatedlyduring operation and restarts in approximately five seconds, theelectronic current limiter is being activated, indicating anoverload condition. The electric winch is equipped with a thermal cutoff switch toprevent winch from overheating. If winch stops during operation,and does not restart within five seconds, wait approximately twominutes to let winch cool off and allow thermal switch to reset. Ifafter five minutes winch is still inoperative, notify unitmaintenance.CAUTIONDo not fully apply hand throttle during engine NO LOADcondition. Damage to engine may result.(3) Pull out hand throttle until desired engine speed is obtained.(4) Operate remote control switch (3) to IN or OUT until load has beenretrieved.e. Securing Winch After Operation.CAUTIONWinch cable must be wound onto the drum under a load of at least500 lbs (227 kg) or outer wraps will draw into the inner wraps anddamage winch cable.(1) Wind winch cable (5) until hook (2) is 4 ft (1.2 m) from cable guide (6).(2) Turn clutch lever (1) counterclockwise to FREE SPOOL and rotatedrum by hand to retrieve the remaining cable.(3) Place remote control switch (3) in stowage box (4).(4) Turn clutch lever (1) clockwise to ENGAGED.(5) Release hand throttle.